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City Hall was initially evacuated at about 8:30 a.m. after someone called in a bomb threat. The caller said the device had been put in place about 2 p.m. Monday.

Over 600 people were immediately evacuated from the 29-story building. A public hearing on the future of KCI was being held in the City Council Chambers on the 26th floor when a security officer entered the room and told those inside that the entire building needed to be evacuated.

The bag was found near the fountain outside City Hall, and was destroyed just before noon. Police said there was nothing of concern inside.

Investigators wrapped up their search of the building early Tuesday afternoon. The public was to be allowed to return to the building at 2:45 p.m.

Police said they will continue to investigate the source of the threatening phone call. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.